Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Sergeant in Company I, 4th Massachusetts Infantry for action on June 14, 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana. His citation reads "During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops." (bio by: Don Morfe)